2009 Dodge Journey: check engine light

Filed Jul 13, 2023 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Journey. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. Additionally, the transmission failed to properly shift into the intended gear, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and shut off the vehicle and the vehicle failed to operate normally. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the ECM/ECU needed to be rewired. The ECM/ECU wiring harness was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the PCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Jan 7, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

I have power door locks not working except manually or driver door by key. Key fob and door module for locks will not function. I cannot open the hatch due to power lock function. The Airbag light comes on when vehicle is started and the door is open and only disappears after the door is closed, engine shut off then restarted. Also the engine light came on for awhile then off and is now back on. This is what code scan report says. Engine and Transmission are P0420 Catalyst Efficiency (Bank1), OBDll Codes ($03) is Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. The Airbag is U0172 Lost Commuication w/Left Side Satellite Accelerator Sensor 1- Stored. The Door Module- Front Right (DMFR) is B16A5 Passenger Window Switch Backlighting Circuit High-Stored. Not sure exactly what these all mean but I think the Power Locks are a safety issue along with the Airbags. The power locks don't lock after driving it like they used to after driving so many feet.

Filed Sep 30, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 130,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag, check engine, and the eps traction warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact initially took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake module control sensor however, the failure persisted. The mechanic referred the contact to an authorized dealer for assistance. The contact then took the vehicle to lithia chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of santa fe (7401 cerrillos rd, santa fe, nm 87507) where the diagnosis confirmed that the brake module control sensor was defective. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact brought the vehicle back to the dealer for a second diagnostic test to be performed. The results were still pending. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

There was a recall on the airbags & airbag module.. They supposedly replaced.. The electrical wire is now messed up bc the airbag light keeps coming on & off, the drivers side front door control lock to lock the car will not work, now engine light comes on & off and the transmission was replaced, all new components, driving the car on jan 4th 2020 & the engine just stops on me at traffic light.. This car has had nothing but problems after problems from the 1st day I bought it from the sales agent that lied to me about everything.. There are recalls on my car that still never got replaced.. I am the new owner of this 2009 dodge journey sxt on (2/16/2018).. I was told I'm the 2nd owner, I am the 4th owner and was lied about if this car was in a accident.. It was in a accident to do with the transmission stopping and the ppl that had this car b4 me the report says it was side swiped passenger side on (10/18/2017).. Found out more about the car I bought was in a major flood so someone didn't tell the truth & I was sold a car that has water damage & they covered it up and I been complaining since I bought this car... Something isn't right with this car & I got ripped off, this car the transmission stopped on me and I almost got in a bad car accident.. I've had a mechanic at a dodge dealership tell me & my dad I was sold a car that has water damage etc... I am having problems with the airbag light on & off and this was a recall and should be redone, the engine light is faulty and the steering wheel and electrical still, along with the fob ignition switch..

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 110,000 miles · WA

Left driver door wiring issue causes both front power window controls on driver side not to function when statiinary & driving. Intermittent dash warning lights flash & windshield wipers activate without driver initiation while driving. Airbag & seat belt dash warning light comes on intermittently while driving. Check engine for powretrain control module comes on intermittently while driving.

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 162,000 miles · FL

On several occasions my dodge journey has shut off while driving and while sitting at a traffic light. Some instances occurred while turning at a traffic light or driving straight ahead on a local city road. The check engine light, traction equalizer warning and air bag lights all come on just prior to the car shutting off most times. Other times there is no warning until my steering wheel and brakes lock up indicated that the car has shut off. I've had the car serviced for the engine amongst other repairs and the problem still persists and the codes clear only temporarily. The car lights dim or flicker and the car shakes sometimes when starting up indicating that the car will not hold power to drive. The battery is good and the mechanic has stated that the issue is electrical.

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Transmission · 193,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. While driving various speeds, the vehicle made loud abnormal noises and would not shift out of second gear. In addition, the traction control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. Essig motors (2204 se 3rd st, aledo, il 61231, (309) 582-5336) informed the contact that the power train module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 193,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 128,000 miles · IN

I've had nothing but problems with my dodge journey my RPM ramp up to 4-5 whenever I attempt to go 40-45mph the check engine light is on. I took it to button dodge and they fixed something that has to do with my transmission. Less then a month later it starts doing it again. So can you give me some advice on why. Also my locks and windows and turn signal don't work right.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. When starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to greenbrier dodge of chesapeake (1717 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 39,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 23, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 149,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced lack of acceleration and moderate vibration while being operated at 60 MPH. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dick poe chrysler jeep (6501 montana ave, el paso, tx) where it was diagnosed that the PCM was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 158,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge journey. The contact stated that the vehicle had several defects and failed to start on several occasions. As a result, the contact had to leave the vehicle unattended for a day and then go back and restart the vehicle. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate over 35 MPH. On several occasions, the air bag, check engine, traction control, esp, and security indicators illuminated off and on. Also, on several occasions, the gear shifter failed to shift into neutral. The vehicle was taken to monken dodge chrysler jeep ram nissan (located at 1739 w mccord st, centrailia, il 62801 (618) 545-5100) where it was diagnosed that the failure could not be replicated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to king city chrysler center (located at broadway st, mt vernon, il 62864 (618) 242-6600) where it was diagnosed that the PCM needed to be replaced. The contact stated that another mechanic suggested to have the PCM rebuilt to save money. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Engine · 156,368 miles · TX

My engine light came on about a year ago. The light came on while I was driving on a city street. I have taken it to 3 mechanics, replaced the exhaust manifold 2 times and the light keeps coming back on. There's a recall on vehicles for 2011, but not for 2009. Per alex at the dodge dealership, they don't know what's wrong.